recipe Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

There’s something magical about banana bread — cozy, nostalgic, and full of warm spice. This version is a healthful upgrade: higher in protein, free of refined sugars, and made with locally sourced, chemical-free ingredients from farms that care. Thanks to the rich creaminess of cottage cheese and farm-fresh eggs, this loaf brings nourishment and balance to every slice.

Whether you’re fueling your morning or reaching for an afternoon treat, this banana bread offers sustained energy and a satisfying bite.

🍞 Ingredients

4 ripe bananas, mashed
1½ cups Cottage Cheese, blended smooth
3 Pasture Raised Eggs
⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
½ cup Local Honey
¼ cup monk fruit baking blend
2 cups Einkorn Flour
1½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp salt

👩‍🍳 Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line or grease a loaf pan.
Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
In a large bowl, whisk together bananas, cottage cheese, eggs, coconut oil, honey, and monk fruit.
In a separate bowl, combine einkorn flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined — do not overmix.
Pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 50–60 minutes. If browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
Let cool in the pan for 20 minutes before slicing.

🔍 Macros per Slice

(Yields 10 slices)

Calories: ~215 kcal
Protein: ~10 g
Carbs: ~30 g
Fat: ~8 g
Fiber: ~3 g
Added Sugar: Only Local Honey

This recipe is a perfect example of how nutrient-dense, whole-food ingredients from trusted local sources can elevate the everyday. By blending protein-rich Cottage Cheese and Pasture Raised Eggs, we’re able to enjoy the comfort of banana bread while supporting blood sugar balance and satiety.

With gratitude to Erin Utz, MS, RD of Strong Over Skinny Nutrition for sharing this recipe and always inspiring better-for-you baking.

Follow Erin on Instagram: @ErinUtz_RD